[{"content":"Devotional gatherings are spaces for people from all walks of life to partake of food for their soul. Often held in people\u0026rsquo;s homes, devotional gatherings are open to anyone to share prayers spoken, sung, or shared in other artistic forms.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/devotionals/","section":"Devotionals","summary":"Devotional gatherings are spaces for people from all walks of life to partake of food for their soul. Open to anyone to share prayers spoken, sung, or shared in other artistic forms.","title":"Devotionals","type":"devotionals"},{"content":"Service and community development opportunities sponsored by the Baha\u0026rsquo;i Faith and organizations inspired by the Baha\u0026rsquo;i teachings.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/development/","section":"Service \u0026 Development","summary":"Service and community development opportunities sponsored by the Baha’i Faith and organizations inspired by the Baha’i teachings. Workers wanted.","title":"Service \u0026 Development","type":"development"},{"content":"Baha\u0026rsquo;is believe that children are the most precious treasure a community can possess and thus place emphasis on their spiritual and moral development. Classes for the spiritual education of children are organized at the neighborhood level.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/childrens-class/","section":"Children's Classes","summary":"Baha’is believe that children are the most precious treasure a community can possess, and thus place emphasis on their spiritual and moral development.","title":"Children's Classes","type":"childrens-class"},{"content":"Development, service, and social activities for adolescents. Our youth groups are ongoing. Contact us for information on how to join.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/youth-group/","section":"Youth Groups","summary":"Development, service, and social activities for adolescents.","title":"Youth Groups","type":"youth-group"},{"content":"Study circles on the Baha\u0026rsquo;i Faith and other topics of interest. New classes are forming all the time.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/study-circle/","section":"Study Circles","summary":"Study circles on the Baha’i Faith and other topics.","title":"Study Circles","type":"study-circle"},{"content":"Special and one-time events open to the public.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/special-events/","section":"Special Events","summary":"Other events open to the public.","title":"Special Events","type":"special-events"},{"content":"This page lists Baha\u0026rsquo;i events for Baha\u0026rsquo;is. Most Baha\u0026rsquo;i events are open to the public, but there are a handful of events attended only by Baha\u0026rsquo;is. These include Feasts, in which we carry out discussions of community governance, and the yearly unit conventions where deliberations take place at the national level.\nWhat is a Baha\u0026rsquo;i? Informally, it\u0026rsquo;s anyone who calls themselves Baha\u0026rsquo;i. Actual membership (or enrollment, as it is called in the Baha\u0026rsquo;i community) is a formal declaration of acceptance of the mission of Baha\u0026rsquo;u\u0026rsquo;llah, the prophet and founder of the Baha\u0026rsquo;i Faith.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/bahai-meeting/","section":"Baha'i Community Meetings","summary":"Feasts, planning meetings, and other events for the Baha’i community. Click to learn more.","title":"Baha'i Community Meetings","type":"bahai-meeting"},{"content":"The Baha\u0026rsquo;i Faith is a world-embracing community of believers following the teachings of Baha\u0026rsquo;u\u0026rsquo;llah, the prophet and founder of the Baha\u0026rsquo;i Faith. Please see https://www.bahai.us for detailed information about our beliefs and the organization of our communities.\nThis website is for the Westchester Baha\u0026rsquo;i Communities, a network of Baha\u0026rsquo;i assemblies, groups, and associated organizations throughout localities in Westchester County, New York. Postings are done on behalf of the organizers of the various events, whether they be official Baha\u0026rsquo;i governing agencies (LSAs), the initiatives of individual groups and members, or initiatives of Baha\u0026rsquo;i-inspired organizations.\nThis page is the work of individual initiative, in cooperation with the Baha\u0026rsquo;i Area Teaching Committee (ATC) for Westchester County, New York. The organizer, maintainer, and author of \u0026ldquo;general information\u0026rdquo; web pages is Joe Bradley (Northcastle township) and any mistakes and omissions are his own. Copyrights are the joint property of the Baha\u0026rsquo;i LSAs therein.\nCredits and Attributions # The front page images are use-with-attribution artwork courtesy of the following:\nExtracts and details from clipartmag.com:\nChildren, Black and White Clipart Hummingbird Line Art Book, Black and White Clipart Youth Clipart Images Upcoming Events Clipart Wikimedia Commons:\nFalcon The nine-pointed star is from Font Awesome.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/about/","section":"Baha'is of Westchester NY","summary":"","title":"About","type":"page"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/authors/","section":"Authors","summary":"","title":"Authors","type":"authors"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/","section":"Baha'is of Westchester NY","summary":"","title":"Baha'is of Westchester NY","type":"page"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/categories/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Categories","type":"categories"},{"content":"To contact the Baha\u0026rsquo;i communities in Westchester County (and elsewhere), please call:\n1-800-22-UNITE\nThey will direct you to the Baha\u0026rsquo;i community nearest you.\nMost events listed on this site have a contact person — rather than calling the general number, feel free to contact the event organizer directly. They will be happy to tell you about the event and anything else you might want to know.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/contact/","section":"Baha'is of Westchester NY","summary":"","title":"Contact","type":"page"},{"content":"Joint Zoom devotional hosted by the Mirafzali-Porooshasp families. Currently online. Contact atc@westchesterbahais.org for login information.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/devotionals/scarsdale-fri/","section":"Devotionals","summary":"","title":"Friday Night Zoom Devotional","type":"devotionals"},{"content":" Official Baha\u0026rsquo;i Websites # Baha\u0026rsquo;is of the United States Baha\u0026rsquo;i World Centre Baha\u0026rsquo;is of New York City Baha\u0026rsquo;i Reference Library — official repository for translated writings of the Baha\u0026rsquo;i Faith. Looking for West Chester, Pennsylvania? Main Line Baha\u0026rsquo;i Community is probably where you want to start. Other Baha\u0026rsquo;i Websites of Interest # Baha\u0026rsquo;i Teachings\nBaha\u0026rsquo;i Blog — podcasts and more\nBaha\u0026rsquo;i Library Online — critical website for Baha\u0026rsquo;i scholarship\nWilmette Institute — online courses in Baha\u0026rsquo;i-related subjects, open to anyone\n\u0026ldquo;What is the Baha\u0026rsquo;i Faith?\u0026rdquo; — a popular YouTube video introducing the Baha\u0026rsquo;i Faith, voiceover by actor Rainn Wilson\nThe Internet # There is a lot of material on the internet about the Baha\u0026rsquo;i Faith. Much of it is by dedicated believers, though there are others. As with everything on the internet, caveat emptor. The websites above are accurate and reputable. For any subject — consider the source.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/links/","section":"Baha'is of Westchester NY","summary":"","title":"Links","type":"page"},{"content":"This weekly event is a series of community conversations open to the public. The goal is to meet people, make connections, and discuss activities and study circles leading to positive social action.\nRegister at the Mount Vernon Alive! website. Contact atc@westchesterbahais.org for URL and details.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/development/mt-vernon-alive/","section":"Service \u0026 Development","summary":"","title":"Mount Vernon Alive","type":"development"},{"content":"The New Era Creative Space (NECS) is a child and youth development organization inspiring social change through creative programs.\nVisit the NECS website for more information.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/development/necs/","section":"Service \u0026 Development","summary":"","title":"New Era Creative Space","type":"development"},{"content":"The Race Amity group of Northern Westchester and Putnam has been meeting online. Regular meetings are usually at 2:00PM on the second Sunday of every month.\nContact atc@westchesterbahais.org for Zoom details.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/development/race-unity-nw/","section":"Service \u0026 Development","summary":"","title":"Race Amity of Northern Westchester and Putnam","type":"development"},{"content":"The Race Unity Circle is an ongoing discussion group.\nSee the Race Unity Circle Facebook page for the next discussion date and time.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/development/race-unity-circle/","section":"Service \u0026 Development","summary":"","title":"Race Unity Circle","type":"development"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/series/","section":"Series","summary":"","title":"Series","type":"series"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags","type":"tags"},{"content":"The Virtues Sanctuary, with new topics every week. Currently online via Zoom.\nContact atc@westchesterbahais.org for room and passcode.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/devotionals/virtues/","section":"Devotionals","summary":"","title":"The Virtues Sanctuary","type":"devotionals"},{"content":"All faiths and communities are welcome. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Bring a favorite prayer, writing, poem, or passage.\nContact atc@westchesterbahais.org for phone number and passcode.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/devotionals/tuesday/","section":"Devotionals","summary":"","title":"Tuesday Zoom Devotional","type":"devotionals"},{"content":"Children\u0026rsquo;s classes are reconvening most Sunday mornings over Zoom. This year\u0026rsquo;s class caters to kindergarten through 4th grade.\nPlease contact atc@westchesterbahais.org for the Zoom link.\nFor older children, youth activities are being planned — email atc@westchesterbahais.org for information on forming youth groups.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/childrens-class/mamaroneck/","section":"Children's Classes","summary":"","title":"Westchester Children's Class","type":"childrens-class"}]